Hinglaj, the Desert Shrine is an adventurous movie that takes place in the vast and treacherous desert. The story revolves around a group of explorers who embark on a journey to uncover the secrets of the mystical Hinglaj shrine. Along the way, they encounter numerous challenges, including harsh weather conditions, dangerous creatures, and internal conflicts within the group. As the expedition progresses, the explorers discover the hidden powers and ancient legends associated with the shrine, leading to unforeseen consequences.
Jiban Jigyasa is a thought-provoking movie that delves into the pursuit of knowledge and the human desire to understand the mysteries of life. The story revolves around the protagonist's quest for answers and the challenges he encounters along the way. Through a compelling narrative, the film raises deep philosophical questions and explores the complexities of the human mind.
A father worries for his younger son and asks his elder son to promise that he will do everthing in his power to ensure Arun does not go astray, educates himself and becomes an independent man. However, fate has other plans. When Arun commits an unthinkable crime, his brother fulfills the promise made to their father and shields his younger sibling from all harm.
Sashibhushan who is the orthodox patriarch, has a tough time dealing with the youngsters who want to live life on their own.
Harano Sur is a classic movie that revolves around a beautiful love story with a twist of amnesia. It explores the challenges faced by the protagonists as they navigate through the complexities of their past and present lives, searching for lost memories and lost love. The film portrays the timeless power of love and the strength of human relationships.
Jiban Trishna is a black-and-white Bengali movie that portrays the struggles and desires of the characters in the backdrop of post-independence Bengal. The story revolves around the pursuit of money and its impact on the lives of the individuals involved.
Indrani is a 1958 movie that tells the story of a dramatic fight.
When a wealthy man accidentally stumbles upon his lookalike who is poor, the two of them decide to swap places in a bid to escape from their problems. Things take quite an interesting turn after that.
Chandranath, a complex and intriguing character, embarks on a journey of self-discovery amidst numerous challenges and tribulations. As he navigates through various ups and downs, he unearths hidden aspects of his personality and finds his calling.
The Mukherjee family's daughter, Maya, is engaged to Nanda but notices his growing attraction to Shukla. Maya convinces Shukla to help, and Shukla successfully reunites Maya and Nanda. However, Maya's mother dislikes Shukla. Shukla then falls in love with Maya's brother, Dilip, but faces opposition from Dilip's mother. Despite challenges, Shukla's love and sacrifice ultimately win over the family, uniting them.
One of the early films of Chhabi Biswas featuring him as a leading man, before he came to be associated with the dominating patriarch roles that have become iconic in Bengali cinema, the film is a tale of the love, relationships and ideals of two generations. Nutubihari is an idealist who has given up his love for Kalyani for the sake of his beliefs. He marries Bimala and becomes a lawyer, fighting for the rights of the poor against the feudal lords. Meanwhile, Kalyani comes to ask refuge after she becomes a widow and is inexplicably accepted by Bimala with a lot of warmth. As the years pass Kalyani's daughter Mamata and Nutu's oldest son Arun fall in love and wish to get married. However, the new-found fame and fortune turns his head and Nutu begins to resemble all the ideals and vices that he had always despised. On the other hand in an ironical turn of events, Arun comes to occupy the position once held by his father, highlighting the generational conflict of ideals.
One Night is a comedy-drama movie released in 1956. The film revolves around the events of a single night, where unexpected incidents lead to both humorous and dramatic situations.
Raikamal narrates the story of Rai Kamal, a devotee of Lord Krishna. Rai Kamal and Ranjan are childhood sweethearts. When Ranjan grows up he wishes his desire to marry Rai but his parents are against this match as they are Brahmins and Rai Kamal was a low caste Vaishnav.
Set against the backdrop of WW II in Calcutta, "Meri Bahen" is the story of a schoolteacher and his young sister. The film followed his rise to fame as a singer and the changes in his relationships following a bomb-raid.
Shipra is a poor woman who is molested and killed as she witnesses corruption. The police and lawyer Somnath take up the case and slowly dig into it. He traces the corrupted policeman and comes to know that Karuna, the head lady of the orphanage where Shipra used to live is equally involved in female trafficking. However, when he sees Karuna his world is turned upside down. Karuna is Shukla, Somnath’s long-lost wife. Circumstances had led her to become a puppet in the hands of the gangsters. However, she is to keep mum about the entire conspiracy, lest they kill her only daughter. Somnath gives assurance to Karuna to speak the truth. She does that and, in the end, the entire gangster network is caught. Karuna’s daughter is proved to be Somnath’s daughter. They get together again.
A 1957 Indian film about an aspiring singer and the son of a reputed businessman. His stepmother accuses him of indecency and throws him out of his house to inherit all the property of her husband. The female protagonist suffers a similar fate as her stepmother forces her to leave. They both decide to commit suicide and go to a riverbank where they meet and the cupid strikes.
A 1955 Bengali Drama Film directed by Kamal Gangopadhyay.
A famous Saigal musical narrating a strange love story set against 1930s industrialization and worker-management relations. The 16-year-old Prabhavati inherits a mill and turns it into an extremely profitable enterprise. Prakash is a worker who designs a more efficient machine for the factory for which he first gets sacked and then is re-employed. He falls in love with Prabhavati's sister Sheila, who later makes way for Prabhavati who is also in love with Prakash. Her withdrawal distresses Prakash, causing him to bully the workers who then go on strike.
A judge, known for his tough and fair rulings, finds himself in a moral and emotional crisis when his estranged son is accused of murder. As he presides over the trial, he must confront his own past and deeply rooted family issues.
A 1956 Bengali Drama Film directed by Chittaranjan Mitra.